Candleriggs, G1

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Located right in the Glasgow city centre, Candleriggs is close to multiple train stations, shopping malls and grocery stores. It's also very close to the Glasgow Green, which is absolutely my hidden gem about the city. Glasgow city centre could be quite noisy over weekends, but luckily we have sound proof windows to ensure tranquil nights.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management team always respond promptly to my maintenance request.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The utilities - heating utilities with homebox is a bit confusing. I'm still waiting for their final bill for my previous flat to receive my deposit.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is great! It is surrounded by lots of amazing restaurants and cafes. We are literally right next door to our favourite restaurant in Glasgow (bucks bar). Everything is in walking distance and despite being next to a pub we rarely see any antisocial behaviour.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We had an issue with our window and have had the help from all staff to try and get it sorted as quickly as possible. They’ve all always been very polite and friendly.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

With the mail in the mail room sometimes you don’t get a code sent to your email. You can sort this on the screen by putting in your email and it will send you an email to give you a code.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Perfectly located in the city centre with convenient transport links, and plenty of supermarkets, restaurants and bars nearby. Despite being a busy street with quite a lot of traffic, internally the building is very peaceful due to being well insulated. While I don’t have a car in the city with me, it was very easy transporting my items into the apartment with the solid parking options surrounding the building - a number of multi storey facilities, reasonable on-street parking, and a handful of spaces within the building available for tenants to rent. Admittedly the area can seem a little seedy in the evenings and on weekends, but this is likely a mix of being in the centre of a major city and certain streets having a rougher reputation than others. However, the soundproof windows and vast amenities in the building can sometimes lead you to forget you’re in the centre of Glasgow.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I was informed of a couple of minor issues with the apartment noticed by the team shortly before moving in, and these were fixed promptly. Any further maintenance requests I have logged have been addressed with minimal delay. I’m also grateful for the support provided fitting my closet rail and putting together my IKEA drawer unit.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If I was giving one piece of advice to prospective tenants, it would be to expect the apartment to be warm and plan accordingly. While I’m sure the insulation will be great during the cold winters we get in Glasgow, the apartment can be quite warm with the sun shining in during the day and the insulation keeping that heat inside. This isn’t a complaint as I am enjoying the comfort having previously lived in an apartment where I needed blankets and a fan heater, but it’s something for future tenants to be aware of.

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The location, frankly, couldn't be better. Right in the center of everything, but with some cool quiet streets in the vicinity. Restaurants aplenty, convenience stores, a couple smaller grocery stores - really everything you could ask for. And easy access to public transit, too - subway, bus, and rail are all within an easy walk. It can be a bit noisy on match day, and a bit intense to walk out onto busy urban streets, but the building always feels like a calm oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I've had a couple of maintenance requests and some other issues and management has been helpful every single time. Responsive and thorough, with great follow-through and constant kindness, I really couldn't ask for more.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

As a foreign national, I didn't realize how many extra costs add up on top of rent. Council tax is a significant monthly expense, and utilities aren't the cheapest either. I'd still say this building is good value for money, but do be mindful of all the additional costs.

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My brother and I moved into Glasgow for college. We have looked everywhere for a decent flat, we couldn't find better than Candleriggs. The facilities and the staff are amazing. Saskia was wonderful. She was so patient with us and making sure we find the right flat for us that we can make it our home. Also she was good with recommending restaurants to dine in, you should ask her for recommendations ;). Thank you Saskia, and thank you Candleriggs team.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We haven't had any issues yet. Though any questions we had the staff were very welcoming to answer us

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Saskia did a great job during our view. She was very transparent about the development. We got what we have been told